Blooming Baskets
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Design Master Sprays - Home Decor Stain SPRIG, MESS MASTER
Wicker Basket - Disposable Gloves - Soft Cloth or Paper Towel - Silk Garden Roses, various sizes - Silk Hydrangea - Dry Floral Foam - Knife - Wire Clippers
TECHNIQUE
OPTION 1 - HIGHTLIGHTED WEAVE
- Holding can approx. 12" from surface, evenly spray SPRIG on basket. Apply 2 coats, let dry between applications.
- Liberally spray MESS MASTER into a soft cloth and wipe stain from basket. Reapply MESS MASTER into cloth as needed to treat entire basket. Allow basket to dry before arranging flowers.
- Cut floral foam with knife to snugly fit the basket.
- Clip stems of silk flowers and insert firmly into foam. Casually arrange blossoms in a mounded fashion.
OPTION 2 - ENRICHED COLOR
- Repeat step 1 from option 1.
- Apply additional light coats of stain to deepen the color. Let dry between applications. The more coats applied, the darker the color - you choose the color intensity. (We applied 3 coats.)
- Finish with steps 3 & 4 from option 1.
PROJECT TIP: Customize these projects with your personal color choices. Read and follow manufacturer's instructions for all products used.
